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Archive for December 2011

An early alert from a smoke alarm really can be the difference between life and death in the event of a fire, and so Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents across the two counties to adopt 'Test it Tuesday' as one of their New Year's Resolutions.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to assist occupiers of two Worcester city properties after their Christmas dinners caught fire. The first call came in from Belmont Street, Worcester at around 2pm on Christmas day and two crews from Worcester Fire Station were sent to the scene.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service praised residents across the two counties who took the time and trouble to sweep their chimneys and prepare woodburners ready for winter. This year the Service attended a total of eight chimney and woodburner fires over the Christmas break.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (H&WFRS) has issued week-by-week fire safety advice as part of its Winter Safety Campaign, and the focus this week is on ensuring that every family member and any extra guests staying over for Christmas know what to do in the event of a fire.